2000
#94,676
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 179
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Schetrompf
A German surname derived from the word "Schöntropf" meaning "beautiful drip" or "lovely drop."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 195 Americans carry the last name Schetrompf. That puts it at #110,517 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,757,715 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schetrompf surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
195
1 in 1,757,715
Census rank
#110,517
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
170
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 170 bearers of the surname Schetrompf in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 110517th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schetrompf, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schetrompf
The surname "SCHETROMPF" is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch words "scheten" meaning "to break wind" and "romp" meaning "body" or "torso". This suggests that the name may have been given as a descriptive nickname or surname to someone who was known for their flatulence or digestive issues.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a Dutch census record from the town of Delft in 1587, where a man named Pieter Schetrompf is listed as a resident. It is possible that the name had its roots in this area and then spread to other parts of the Netherlands and neighboring regions.
In the 17th century, a merchant named Jan Schetrompf is mentioned in a trade document from the city of Amsterdam, indicating that the name was present in the larger cities as well. Another notable bearer of the name was Gerrit Schetrompf, a Dutch painter born in 1620 who was known for his landscape and still-life works.
The name also appears in some historical documents from Germany, suggesting that it may have spread across the border or been adopted by German families with Dutch ancestry. One such example is a record from the city of Cologne in 1712, which lists a baker named Heinrich Schetrompf as a resident.
During the 18th century, the name Schetrompf gained some prominence in the Netherlands with the birth of Willem Schetrompf (1738-1804), a renowned philosopher and author who wrote extensively on ethics and moral philosophy. His works were widely read and influential during the Enlightenment period.
Another notable figure with this surname was Maria Schetrompf (1795-1872), a Dutch philanthropist and social reformer who worked to improve the living conditions of the poor and advocated for women's rights. She founded several charitable organizations and is remembered for her contributions to social welfare in the Netherlands.
While the surname "SCHETROMPF" is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its origins in the Netherlands several centuries ago. Its unique and descriptive nature has undoubtedly contributed to its enduring presence throughout the years.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schetrompf
Among Census respondents with the surname Schetrompf, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Schetrompf bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Schetrompf surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 170
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schetrompf
Schetrompf appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#100,302
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 180
+1 bearers (+0.6%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 5,626 places
2020
#110,517
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 170
-10 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 10,215 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #94,676 | 179 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #100,302 | 180 | 0.06 | +1 bearers (+0.6%) | Down 5,626 places |
| 2020 | #110,517 | 170 | 0.06 | -10 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 10,215 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Schetrompf surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,302 | #110,517 | -10.2% |
| Count | 180 | 170 | -5.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | -5.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schetrompf bearers went from 180 to 170 (-5.6% change). The surname moved down 10,215 positions in the national ranking, going from #100,302 to #110,517.
FAQ
Schetrompf surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schetrompf?
Name Census estimates that about 195 living Americans carry the surname Schetrompf. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,757,715 residents.
How common is Schetrompf?
Schetrompf ranks #110,517 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 170 people with the surname Schetrompf. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (195), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Schetrompf.
Has Schetrompf become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schetrompf went from 180 recorded bearers to 170. That is a decrease of 10 (-5.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #100,302 to #110,517.
What does the Census say about the background of Schetrompf?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schetrompf, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Schetrompf in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (170 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schetrompf appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Schetrompf (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Schetrompf mean?
A German surname derived from the word "Schöntropf" meaning "beautiful drip" or "lovely drop." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Schetrompf (0.06 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Schetrompf?
Find out how many people have the surname Schetrompf on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.